Basic Details
Word: Fixed
Part of Speech: Adjective / Verb (past tense of "fix")
Meaning:
Adjective: Securely placed or fastened; not subject to change.
Verb (Past): Repaired or corrected something.
Synonyms: Repaired, constant, stable, secured, unchanged
Antonyms: Broken, variable, loose, changeable, unstable
Idioms and Phrases
- Fixed in stone: Unchangeable or permanent.
Example: "The schedule isn't fixed in stone-we can still make adjustments."
- Fixed gaze: A steady, unmoving look.
Example: "She kept a fixed gaze on the finish line."
- Fixed income: A regular and unchanging income, typically for retirees.
Example: "People on a fixed income often struggle with rising prices."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The technician fixed the leaking pipe in just 10 minutes.
Example 2: The painting was hung at a fixed position on the wall.
Example 3: The interest rate on this loan is fixed for five years.
Fun Fact
The word "fixed" comes from the Latin word fixus, meaning "fastened" or "settled." It has been used in both physical and abstract contexts for centuries.
Famous Quote
"Success is never fixed, and failure is never fatal. It's courage that counts." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "fixed" mean as an adjective?
a) Flexible
b) Unstable
c) Fastened or unchanged
d) Temporary
Answer: c) Fastened or unchanged
2. Which of the following is a correct usage of "fixed" as a verb?
a) She fixed dinner before they arrived.
b) The table is fixed in design.
c) They are fixing to go.
d) Fixeded the issue.
Answer: a) She fixed dinner before they arrived.
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "fixed"?
a) Repaired
b) Constant
c) Variable
d) Settled
Answer: c) Variable
4. What does the idiom "fixed in stone" mean?
a) Temporary
b) Rigid and permanent
c) Fragile
d) Hard to understand
Answer: b) Rigid and permanent
5. In finance, what does "fixed income" refer to?
a) A growing salary
b) Earnings that fluctuate
c) A consistent and regular income
d) Commission-based income
Answer: c) A consistent and regular income
